2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Mission 200 Starting Lineup at Watkins Glen
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Watkins Glen Lineup 2026: Starting Order & Pole for Mission 200 at The Glen
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The 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Watkins Glen International, New York, for the Mission 200 race on May 9. Rajah Caruth of JR Motorsports secured the pole position after qualifying was canceled, marking his first career pole in the series.
- 01Rajah Caruth earned his first career pole position in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
- 02The race will be contested over 82 laps at the 2.45-mile road course.
- 03The starting lineup was determined using a new performance-based formula.
- 04Justin Allgaier will start alongside Caruth on the front row.
- 05Defending series champion Jesse Love is among the top ten starters.
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The 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is set for the Mission 200 race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York, on May 9. The event marks the 13th race of the season, featuring 38 drivers competing over 82 laps on the 2.45-mile road course. JR Motorsports driver Rajah Caruth has been awarded the pole position after qualifying was canceled due to wet track conditions, marking his first career pole in the series. He will be joined on the front row by teammate Justin Allgaier. The starting lineup was determined using a new performance-based formula, which averages the car's position in the owner standings and the entry's finish in the last race. Following Caruth and Allgaier, the top five includes Sheldon Creed, Brent Crews, and Sam Mayer. Fans can tune in to the race live on CW at 4 p.m. ET.
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The race will attract fans to Watkins Glen International, boosting local tourism and economy.
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